Maintenance Tech - Millwright

Refresco Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Refresco Group in Calgary seeks a qualified Mechanic to maintain and repair beverage line equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. You will perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure continuous operations in a food and beverage production setting.

The role requires a Millwright certificate or apprentice with CMMS experience, strong safety focus, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Registered 4th Year Millwright Apprentice or Journeyperson certificate.
• Strong mechanical knowledge incl. power transmission, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, compressors and fans.
• Line maintenance in food/bev environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and GMPs; wear PPE in warehouse/production areas.
• Maintain food quality and safety per standards (Safe Quality Food).
• Ensure work aligns with HACCP and WHMIS standards.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex production equipment with minimal supervision.
• Operate and monitor production machinery for quality and performance.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Respond to work requests with timely corrective actions.
• Complete and document work orders, inventory usage, and labor hours in CMMS.
• Read and interpret mechanical/electrical schematics and drawings.
• Perform machining and fabrication to support repairs and upgrades.
• Recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Perform additional maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Power transmission

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical/electronic control systems

Read schematics

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

Industrial Mechanic Journeyperson

4th Year Millwright Apprentice

Dual Ticket - Electrician/Millwright asset

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Summary Description:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the Mechanic is responsible for conducting, maintaining, testing and repairing all beverage line electrical, control systems, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to intended operation.

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
• Ensure all work aligns withHACCP,WHMIS, and other regulatory and safety standards.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex production equipment with minimal supervision to ensure continuous and efficient operations.
• Operate and monitor production machinery, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to quality standards.
• Execute comprehensivePreventive Maintenance (PM)programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Interpret and respond to oral and written work requests, applying effective corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Complete and document work orders, inventory usage, and labor hours using aComputerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Perform machining and fabrication tasks to support equipment repairs, modifications, and performance upgrades.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as required to support plant operations.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Registered 4th Year Millwright Apprentice or holder of a valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Journeyperson Certificate.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, including power transmission, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with a wide range of industrial equipment, including: Conveyors, pumps, compressors, and fans
• Stationary engines, grinders, and welding equipment
• Electrical/electronic control systems
• Lathes, machining tools, and high-speed packaging machinery
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Physically capable of performing tasks involving heavy lifting.
• Basic computer skills and effective communication abilities

Education and Experience:

• Electrician or Millwright (Dual Ticket – Electrician/Millwright an asset)
• Registered 4th Year Millwright Apprentice or holder of a valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Journeyperson Certificate.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an asset.
• Line maintenance within a food and beverage production environment preferred

Working Conditions:

• Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.